Cinnamon Stars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Grease a cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks.
4. 4
   Gradually add the sugar and vanilla sugar, beating until they form stiff peaks.
5. 5
   Set aside 50 ml (1/4 cup) of the egg white mixture.
6. 6
   Fold cinnamon and almonds into remaining mixture.
7. 7
   Work all ingredients together quickly to make a smooth dough.
8. 8
   Roll out the dough on a surface that has been dusted with icing sugar to a thickness of 6 mm (1/4 inch).
9. 9
   Cut out stars with a cookie cutter, rinsing it frequently with hot water.
10. 10
    Brush the reserved egg white mixture on the stars.
11. 11
    Place stars on the prepared cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Store in an airtight container.